atournas Posted July 20, 2016 Share #18801 Posted July 20, 2016 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) I'd like to write down my five good reasons why I still use film. - I value the inherent imperfections of a film-based picture. The forgiveness it offers to technical errors is the least to think of: to my eyes, its imperfections are artistic. - I am not obliged to do post-processing. What kills me is that post-processing is absolutely necessary in order to get a descent image. - I have much better control over exposure and latitude with B&W photography. Instead of the "expose to the right" and the histogram, I can trust the time- and print-tested and honoured zone system. - I can afford and enjoy medium format photography: "Leica is good, but Hasselblad is good, too." I would have chosen to shoot film, even if that had been the only factor. - There is no substitute for an all-metal, all-mechanical camera and its prime lenses. That balances perfectly the moment of shooting with the moment of looking at the final print. Paul Edited July 20, 2016 by atournas 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Doc Henry Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share #18802 Posted July 20, 2016 (edited) I'd like to write down my five good reasons why I still use film. - I value the inherent imperfections of a film-based picture. The forgiveness it offers to technical errors is the least to think of: to my eyes, its imperfections are artistic. - I am not obliged to do post-processing. What kills me is that post-processing is absolutely necessary in order to get a descent image. - I have much better control over exposure and latitude with B&W photography. Instead of the "expose to the right" and the histogram, I can trust the time- and print-tested and honoured zone system. - I can afford and enjoy medium format photography: "Leica is good, but Hasselblad is good, too." I would have chosen to shoot film, even if that had been the only factor. - There is no substitute for an all-metal, all-mechanical camera and its prime lenses. That balances perfectly the moment of shooting with the moment of looking at the final print. Paul Paul, Only one word : BRAVO ! I agree at 200% ... and I add you can print in silver paper not inkjet * and it's cheaper , more beautiful in the "artistic" sense of the term ! + what pleasure to do yourself Regards Henry * not the same process (ink deposit for inkjet) Edited July 20, 2016 by Doc Henry 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share #18803 Posted July 20, 2016 (edited) Look at this picture already posted just to show you as said Paul the artistic side of film a little blur , not too much sharp , faithful color , do not need to correct with any software, not agressive flowers with "cutting" edge like in digital . You have there a "nuance" that only film can reproduce ... finally like a Claude Monet's impressionist painting. ... same notice in print. I think it's also nice in 6x6. ... to meditate Paul, I think Adam will agree with you Kodak Portra 160 Leica M7 90 Apo Summicron Asph Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! I also took this picture with my CCD sensor M9 , not comparable Best Henry Edited July 20, 2016 by Doc Henry 5 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! I also took this picture with my CCD sensor M9 , not comparable Best Henry ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/205842-i-like-filmopen-thread/?do=findComment&comment=3081859'>More sharing options...
atournas Posted July 20, 2016 Share #18804 Posted July 20, 2016 Paul, Only one word : BRAVO ! I agree at 200% ... and I add you can print in silver paper not inkjet * and it's cheaper , more beautiful in the "artistic" sense of the term ! + what pleasure to do yourself Regards Henry * not the same process (ink deposit for inkjet) Thanks, Henry. As for your series of photographs with the flower fields, I think they are outstanding! Paul 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JMF Posted July 20, 2016 Share #18805 Posted July 20, 2016 Paris at night... Kodak EC 100 La nuit ! by JM__, on Flickr Fuji Provia 1600 Paris la nuit by JM__, on Flickr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A miller Posted July 20, 2016 Share #18806 Posted July 20, 2016 Hi Adam...would you mind elaborating on this point...I'm trying to understand a bit more when you'd choose Provia over Velvia....thx. Looking forward to seeing Israel through the lens of your camera. Hey Marc - My own personal high level thought process on these two films is as follows: 1. Provia 100F - a much better all around film, much better at low's shutter speeds (below 1/15, and LOTS better below 1 sec) (less prone to magenta attack), great real life colors and skin tones. Great all around film for all purposes provided the contrast level is not too great. The reciprocity failure characteristics of the current version are amazing. No adjustment in exposure time needs to be made up to a full minute! 2. Velvia 50 - clearly not for people (at least caucasian), skin comes orange'ish. Less latitude than provia (easier to crush shadows). But for the right subjects and contrast levels the colors are more saturated and vibrant (varying from incredibly real to incredibly unreal) than with provia. Can be exaggeratingly so. I tend to go with this film as a first choice when the subject(s) is evenly lit with lots of light and there isn't much contrast and the shutter speed is above 1/15. Both are fantastic film stock and complimentary and so both get a lot of use with me. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share #18807 Posted July 20, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Paris at night... Kodak EC 100 La nuit ! by JM__, on Flickr Fuji Provia 1600 Paris la nuit by JM__, on Flickr Very artistic style JM Thanks Henry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share #18808 Posted July 20, 2016 (edited) Love that there's no outside details, no context other than the interior, here. Whatever he is raptly looking at remains completely up to our imagination. Rirakuma, Yes I agree with Kevin and I add like in a movie Best Henry Edited July 20, 2016 by Doc Henry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share #18809 Posted July 20, 2016 M4-2, Elmar M 2.8/50, Superia 200 M4-2_Juli16_Colour_15.jpg Simple and beautiful Klaus Thanks H. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share #18810 Posted July 20, 2016 More on the reflections theme. Flickr TTL 50/1.4A Velvia 100 Yes Philip well done as reflection Thanks Henry 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share #18811 Posted July 20, 2016 Ari Asks a Question (Ari is a trained Sinologist, now working for the MLA in NY). Caught him asking an erudite question while visiting at his cabin in the Catskills. M4, Elmar-M 50/2.8 wide open, Acros in Rodinal 1+100 (probably not the best combination but the rest of this roll was boring test shots for a new lens so I wanted something as painless as possible for processing and it's hard to beat stand dev for that). Beautiful photo of interview Kevin Rg H. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share #18812 Posted July 20, 2016 Love it! But I'm a bit of a Lotus fan. sorry these are *not* film pics: Ah Gnu Lotus , the legendary Lotus . I'll post for you one Lotus at Montlhéry Best Henry 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share #18813 Posted July 20, 2016 (edited) Very nice Henry!! Thanks Dirk I know you like mechanical car Best Henry Edited July 20, 2016 by Doc Henry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share #18814 Posted July 20, 2016 Hey Marc - My own personal high level thought process on these two films is as follows: 1. Provia 100F - a much better all around film, much better at low's shutter speeds (below 1/15, and LOTS better below 1 sec) (less prone to magenta attack), great real life colors and skin tones. Great all around film for all purposes provided the contrast level is not too great. The reciprocity failure characteristics of the current version are amazing. No adjustment in exposure time needs to be made up to a full minute! 2. Velvia 50 - clearly not for people (at least caucasian), skin comes orange'ish. Less latitude than provia (easier to crush shadows). But for the right subjects and contrast levels the colors are more saturated and vibrant (varying from incredibly real to incredibly unreal) than with provia. Can be exaggeratingly so. I tend to go with this film as a first choice when the subject(s) is evenly lit with lots of light and there isn't much contrast and the shutter speed is above 1/15. Both are fantastic film stock and complimentary and so both get a lot of use with me. Thanks Adam it's an useful advice Best Henry 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share #18815 Posted July 20, 2016 Père Lachaise cemetery Paris and you can find among the tombs Oscar Wilde,Jim Morrison,Chopin.... You can visit this very relaxing place, in silence ... and for shooting Ilford FP4 MP-50 LA For Gary Epson Scan V700 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Best Henry 9 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Best Henry ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/205842-i-like-filmopen-thread/?do=findComment&comment=3081943'>More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share #18816 Posted July 20, 2016 ... before the rally and for Dirk Kodak TX MP-50 LA Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Best Henry 8 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Best Henry ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/205842-i-like-filmopen-thread/?do=findComment&comment=3081947'>More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share #18817 Posted July 20, 2016 and for Gnu may be a Lotus Montlhéry circuit Ilford FP4 MP-90 Cron Apo Asph Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Best Henry 6 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Best Henry ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/205842-i-like-filmopen-thread/?do=findComment&comment=3081951'>More sharing options...
ThePioneer Posted July 20, 2016 Share #18818 Posted July 20, 2016 A day on a bike is always pure joy for a boy. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 5 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/205842-i-like-filmopen-thread/?do=findComment&comment=3081984'>More sharing options...
Guest JMF Posted July 20, 2016 Share #18819 Posted July 20, 2016 In Thiaroye, Dakar, Senegal Kodak E 200 Hexar AF In Thiaroye, Dakar, Senegal by JM__, on Flickr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share #18820 Posted July 20, 2016 (edited) In Thiaroye, Dakar, Senegal Kodak E 200 Hexar AF In Thiaroye, Dakar, Senegal by JM__, on Flickr Wonderful color like in slide JM Best Henry Edited July 20, 2016 by Doc Henry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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